Past Events

CAREC National Focal Points’ Meeting 2024

On 15 October, the CAREC National Focal Points (NFP) meeting endorsed-in-principle the Midterm Review of the CAREC 2030 Strategy and the proposed CAREC Climate Change Action Plan 2025-2027 for consideration at the upcoming CAREC Ministerial Conference on 7-8 November 2024 in Astana. Director General Eugene Zhukov of ADB’s Central and West Asia Department underscored reinvigorating regional […]

Pakistan Venture Connect 2024: “Connecting Innovators, Igniting Collaboration”

Organized by the CAREC Secretariat, Pakistan Venture Connect 2024 “Connecting Innovators, Igniting Collaboration”, held on 10-11 October in Islamabad, Pakistan. This remarkable event brought together an impressive lineup of visionary leaders, venture capitalists, and startup ecosystem stakeholders from across the CAREC region, including Azerbaijan, Kazakhstan, and Pakistan. On the 1st day, the CAREC Secretariat hosted an engaging […]

Regional Integration in the Digital Era: Leveraging Trade for Climate and Health Solutions

Guest Speaker Series: He for She: The Importance of a Diverse and Inclusive Gender Dialogue

Gender equality is not just an issue for women; it is an issue for all. “He for She” emphasizes the critical role men play in advancing gender equality by engaging in open, inclusive dialogue. When men join the conversation, they help dismantle stereotypes, support diversity, and create a more just society for all. Inclusive dialogue […]

CAREC Seminar on AI-Driven Transformation in Digital Trade and E-Commerce

  On 26 September 2024 in Hangzhou, Zhejiang Province of the PRC, government and private sector representatives from CAREC members discussed the transformative role of emerging technologies, particularly, the use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in digital trade and cross-border e-commerce. At the Opening Session of the 3rd Global Digital Trade Expo (GDTE) with the theme […]

Virtual Consultation on the Azerbaijan COP29 Proposal for the CAREC Partnership for Climate, Innovation, and Trade

This year’s Conference of Parties (COP29) will be held for the first time in the CAREC member country—Azerbaijan—from 11–24 November 2024. Among the initiatives proposed by Azerbaijan is the “CAREC Partnership for Climate, Innovation and Trade.” The proposed initiative aims to promote the development of smart and technology-driven solutions to greening and facilitating regional trade. […]

1st CAREC Human Resources for Health Sub-Working Group Meeting

The CAREC Sub-Working Group on Human Resources for Health (HRH SWG) has been established in 2024 to support the implementation of the CAREC Health Strategy 2030, specifically the implementation of its pillar 1, which is focused on governance and health workforce development. The first virtual meeting of the HRH SWG members was conducted on September […]

3rd CAREC Working Group on Climate Change Meeting

The CAREC Working Group on Climate Change (WGCC) has been established in 2024 to support the implementation of the Regional Action on Climate Change: a Vision for CAREC (CAREC Climate Change Vision). To support the implementation of the Vision, the WGCC with support from the CAREC Secretariat is developing a CAREC Climate Change Action Plan. […]

4th Research Conference: 4th CAREC Institute Annual Research Conference Rethinking Development Strategies: Green, Innovative, and Inclusive Development for the CAREC region

The CAREC Institute’s 4th Annual Research Conference, hosted at KIMEP University, concluded on 30 August 2024, marking a pivotal moment in advancing sustainable development strategies within the CAREC region. This significant event brought together over 70 prominent figures from academia, policy circles, development partners, and industry, all committed to forging pathways for green, innovative, and […]

CAREC University Startup Generator 2024 – Regional Finals

On August 28, 2024, the Central Asia Regional Economic Cooperation (CAREC) Program hosted the Regional Finals of the CAREC University Startup Generator 2024 (USG2024), a virtual event highlighting the entrepreneurial potential of university students across the region.   Nine finalist teams from Azerbaijan, Kyrgyz Republic, Pakistan, the People’s Republic of China, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan, and Uzbekistan pitched […]